North West Regional Discussion 30 December 2020 onwards

[Iceaxecrampon]

30 minutes ago, griff74 said:

Had this pop up on my FB memories this morning, 8 years ago today. Was a LOT colder than it is is currently, was also when we were weird and had 2 Mazda 3 Sport's at the same time (one petrol and the other diesel!! lol) 

(OT Alert*)

Had a 06 3 Sport - now a CX3 Sport Nav - quality build -  but at times could just do with a battered Landy around these parts.

Ever considered an MPS?

 

[Backtrack]

A little dusting overnight too. Loads of days with snow falling this year

[Frigid]

Another unexpected snowfall. 2-3cm settled on the frozen ground overnight. Considering this week I've had 3 snow days that's pretty good imo

[Manchester_Sunset]

17 minutes ago, Audenshaw weather said:

A covering overnight here in Audenshaw east Manchester. But not as much as we had on Wednesday night. This is probably about the 7th separate covering this Winter.

We've not done too bad in Manchester 

[raul_sbd]

Beautiful dusting overnight.. settled more 30 min of light snow at -2.5c that all the day yesterday..

[Slidergate '17]

1 hour ago, Slidergate '17 said:

Nice dusting here in Sale, nice to look at, most likely melted by 12 tho.

Upon further inspection after venturing out on the school run, it is very dry powdery stuff here, could stick around most of the day in sheltered spots. Still ice cold here.

[Frigid]

3 minutes ago, Manchester_Sunset said:

We've not done too bad in Manchester 

Has to be the snowiest winter for years over here 

[griff74]

27 minutes ago, Iceaxecrampon said:

(OT Alert*)

Had a 06 3 Sport - now a CX3 Sport Nav - quality build -  but at times could just do with a battered Landy around these parts.

Ever considered an MPS?

 

Ours were a 56 petrol (in Phantom blue), low mileage but loads of issues once we had it a while, failed ball joints, failed AC compressor, had the Continental TEEVS ABS\traction control failure that affected millions of cars (BMW's, Vaux\Opels\Mercs etc) fail just out of warranty and at first Mazda wanted over 2k to replace it (even though the  car had a full FSH), then they were going tod the labour for free, then Continental brought out a repair kit for it and Mazda just did it FOC then, it also had to go back for extra rust prevention on the rear end (even though ours thankfully didn't have any rust (I clean under wheel arches etc often) oh and failed ball joints due to my partner going over the speed bumps in the carpark of our apartment too fast! The 57 plate Carbon Grey diesel had none of the above issues, only a seized (Ford part) brake calliper fixed under warranty and it was starting to weep from the crank main seal when I was about to part ex it (after having it for 5 years and up to 75k on it, the longest I have ever owned a car!), it was also nicer as it had an electric sunroof, leather interior, tinted rear windows and a nice Parrot Bluetooth system I put in it.

Funny you should mention the MPS, the 2.0td Sport 3 had a lot of MPS components on it, brakes, gearbox and body strengthening being the main ones over the petrol Sport, I found it a much nicer and more substantial feeling car to drive then the petrol one as well.

 

I would like a new Mazda but they don't do decently powerful engines with a decent auto\DSG box in anything anymore, I do REALLY like the look of the current 3, but I think my next car (after the Polo GTi goes back, is on a PCP) will to buy my brothers Hyundai Kona EV off him, he will be ready to change it for a VW ID 4 (he wants to dual motor, long range one) or such like when the Polo goes back, having used to have an i3 I do miss having an EV and I love his Kona, esp the gadgets and range!

Edited January 25, 2021 by griff74

[A Face like Thunder]

I think last night might be the coldest for a while in this area, with the Country File look at the weather for the week ahead suggesting that it will be turning much milder and wetter from tomorrow. Some hint of colder weather to come next weekend, but I think any snow may be off limits this time. I'm off to enjoy the cold crisp weather, with a dusting of the white stuff, before it disappears!

[pip22]

Just been for a walk and took these pictures this morning. I think this morning's snow is just as deep as last Sat.

 

 

 

[Manchester_Sunset]

20 minutes ago, Slidergate '17 said:

Upon further inspection after venturing out on the school run, it is very dry powdery stuff here, could stick around most of the day in sheltered spots. Still ice cold here.

Yes, I expect it be melted in Stockport with the sun today. Lovely blue skies though

[WillinGlossop]

-1c fog icicles  

[captaincroc]

We too got a sprinkling from a rogue shower last night...  There was a lot of snow already on the ground but the shower re-covered the roofs etc.  I quickly took this picture as it's SO beautiful to see the bright blue of the sky and the sun on the snow without the snow melting in seconds off the roofs and the sound of drip drip drip. Stunning. 

Edited January 25, 2021 by captaincroc

[Manchester_Sunset]

21 minutes ago, Frigid said:

Has to be the snowiest winter for years over here 

I've lived here for about 8/9 years and snowiest one I've seen. 

[Manchester_Sunset]

2 minutes ago, WillinGlossop said:

-1c fog icicles  

-3 this morning here

[damianslaw]

Southern half of region again benefited from snow showers overnight, nothing here..

A lovely frost scene this morning, but the day will be a few degrees milder than yesterday so it will clear readily.

Tomorrow looks messy, a wintry mix expected here, might have some wet snow, might just be rain. Expecting Met office yellow warning for a wintry mix, snow most likely over 200m, probably covering Cumbria only along with NE England and much of Scotland.

[Spah1]

19 minutes ago, pip22 said:

Just been for a walk and took these pictures this morning. I think this morning's snow is just as deep as last Sat.

 

 

 

Yes we definitely got a good shower last night. 

[pip22]

32 minutes ago, Spah1 said:

Yes we definitely got a good shower last night. 

At least we got something. It makes me less jealous of the Southerners.

[Iceaxecrampon]

06z Upgrade on next week  - potential looks very promising for the NW.

[Spah1]

Tomorrow

[Spah1]

2 minutes ago, Iceaxecrampon said:

06z Upgrade on next week  - potential looks very promising for the NW.

Which day? 

[Iceaxecrampon]

Just now, Spah1 said:

Which day? 

Tuesday - Wednesday - OK a full week...…but.

[Iceaxecrampon]

2 minutes ago, Spah1 said:

Tomorrow

Lol - Blue dot is us.

 

[pip22]

18 minutes ago, Iceaxecrampon said:

06z Upgrade on next week  - potential looks very promising for the NW.

This week you mean?

[Frosty the Snowman]

26 minutes ago, Spah1 said:

Tomorrow

Needs to correct south then.